Safeworking - MURL Flashcards

1
Q

How many seperate tunnels are there in the MURL?

A

4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the 4 different tunnels in the MURL?

A
  • Caulfield Underground Loop
  • Northern Underground Loop
  • Burnley Underground Loop
  • Clifton Hill/City Circle Underground Loop
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What infrastructure is in each Underground Loop?

A
  • Pumps to remove water
  • Emergency ventilation fans
  • Fire hydrants
  • Lighting on 3 different circuits
  • Telephone sockets
  • Emergency evacuation exits
  • Emergency evacuation distance signage
  • Emergency evacuation walkways
  • White Overhead Status Indicator lights
  • Blue flashing communication lights
  • Telephones (all signals)
  • Speed Proving Train Stops (set to 25km/h)
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Drivers must sound the whistle in the MURL when?

A
  • Entering tunnels
  • Exiting tunnels
  • Before departing Station platforms
  • Any movement of a train from a stationary position
  • Emergency situations
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What type line is in the MURL?

A

Bi-directional ABS

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Who should drivers contact in the MURL for Train Authorities?

A

Area Controller

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Which Home Signals in the MURL does the Area Controller control?

A
  • Entrance and Exit Signals for the MURL
  • Departure Signals at each platform
  • Signals that protect Junctions
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Can Low Speed Caution aspects be taken to enter the MURL?

A

No

(Low Speed Caution lights will apply for Non-MURL lines)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Home Signals at the Departure end of the platforms in the MURL can be held at STOP position by the Area Controller if necessary at?

A
  • Flagstaff
  • Melbourne Central
  • Parliament
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

If a train is detained at a Home Signal at STOP in the MURL, they must communicate with the Area Controller by?

A
  • Whistle
  • Train Radio
  • Signal Post Telephone
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

If a train is detained at a Home Signal at STOP in the MURL, the Driver will provide the Area Controller with?

A
  • TDN
  • Signal Post Number
  • Origin/Destination
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What does ROUTE LINE DISPLAYED mean?

A

The Area Controller has positive detection of the points at a Defective Home Signal protecting points

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

At a Defective Home Signal protecting points where the ROUTE LINE IS DISPLAYED what must the driver do if asked to examine the points?

A
  • Perform relevant Cab Unattended Procedure
  • Inspect the points
  • Advise the Area Controller of their position
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

At a Defective Home Signal protecting points where NO ROUTE LINE IS DISPLAYED what must the driver do if asked to examine the points?

A
  • Perform relevant Cab Unattended Procedure
  • Examine points
  • Place and lock the Hand Locking Bar to secure the points
  • Advise the Area Controller
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What does NO ROUTE LINE DISPLAYED mean?

A

The Area Controller has no detection of the points at a Defective Home Signal protecting points

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What are some circumstances in the MURL where passengers are to be evacuated?

A
  • A fire disables the train
  • A train derails or has a collision
  • A train is disabled, and assistance isn’t a available in a reasonable time
  • Total loss of Overhead power and power restoration isn’t available in a reasonable time
  • Train is entangled in the Overhead and long delays are expected
  • A train is delayed and can’t be brought to a platform
17
Q

What speed are Speed Proving Train Stops set to in the MURL?

A

25km/h

18
Q

Where are the walkways located in the MURL?

A

On the platform side of the tunnel

19
Q

What do White Indicator Lights advise drivers of?

A

Indicate a loss of Overhead power

(They illuminate white when Overhead power isn’t available)

20
Q

What should a driver do if Overhead power is lost in the MURL?

A
  • Not leave the drivers cab
  • TEC/REC call to Area Controller
  • PA announcement
  • Keep passengers informed of situation
21
Q

If communication isn’t available with the Area Controller in the MURL when Overhead power is lost, the driver must?

A

Remain in the cab